A 116-unit condominium community in Fenway, Boston.
Market figures reflect closed sales over the last 24 months. Data sourced from MLS PIN.
The Somerset is a 116-unit condominium building on Commonwealth Avenue in Boston's Back Bay, at the edge of Kenmore Square and Fenway. Originally opened in 1899 and hailed by the Boston Globe as "among the distinctively magnificent hotels of the world," this iconic white-façade landmark was converted to condominiums and renovated in 1984. Over the past 24 months, four units have sold at a median price of $1,067,500, or roughly $1,148 per square foot, with an average of 57 days on market.
Listings consistently describe a full-service building with an extensive amenity package:
HOA fees range from approximately $677 to $1,349 per month, reflecting the variety of unit sizes and the full-service amenity structure.
The Somerset offers a broad mix of floor plans. Studios include oversized layouts with separate sleeping areas, and rare studios with a separate study/office reached through French doors, plus Murphy beds and galley kitchens with windows. One-bedrooms range from classic layouts to corner units, oversized 1.5-bath homes, and configurations with a separate office or den. Two-bedroom homes frequently feature fireplaces (some with two), bay or bow windows, and Juliet balconies or private decks. At the top of the building, penthouse offerings include duplex homes with easterly city views and multi-level plans; a three-bedroom-plus-den home overlooking Kenmore Square is also documented. Common interior features include parquet, maple, or dark-stained hardwood floors, central air, fireplaces, walk-in closets, and renovated kitchens with granite counters and stainless appliances.
Positioned on Commonwealth Avenue, the building places residents near Kenmore Square, the Charles River, and Fenway Park — several units advertise direct views of the ballpark, the river, or the tree-lined avenue. Front-facing homes capture Comm Ave and river outlooks, while pool-side units overlook the landscaped courtyard. The full-service, old-guard concierge format suits buyers seeking a turnkey Back Bay address with historic character and modern comforts.
Justin Rollo is a Massachusetts real estate expert with over a decade of experience and hundreds of South Shore transactions. He tracks every sale, pending, and price movement inside The Somerset — so whether you're buying into the community or thinking about selling, you're working with someone who knows this specific association inside and out.
Ask Justin about The Somerset →Over the last 24 months, units at The Somerset sold at a median of $1,067,500, about $1148 per square foot.
Monthly condo fees at The Somerset currently range from roughly $677 to $1349, depending on unit size and what the association's master policy covers.
The Somerset is a 116-unit condominium association in Boston, MA.
Recent sales at The Somerset averaged about 57 days on market, with 4 closings in the period.